US Bridges

E. University Ave. over Vermilion River

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 032830126920021

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
333 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. University Ave. over Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. University Ave. over Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,840 by 2040. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. University Ave.
CrossesVermilion River
Location0.02 MI SE of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.20926, -92.00092
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2020)
Projected traffic4,840 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. University Ave. over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. University Ave. over Vermilion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does E. University Ave. over Vermilion River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. University Ave. over Vermilion River?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns E. University Ave. over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.